Which statement correctly reflects the legal and nursing role in advance directives?
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Correct answer: Nurses may clarify and discuss advance directives but cannot create or invalidate them
Nurses facilitate discussion and clarify documents but the actual legal documents are created by the client or with legal help; the nurse cannot override them.
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